It’s Catnip Wishes & Cookie Dreams

You can never reserve a date too early — if you’re thinking about it now, it’s time to get in touch.

Yes! We keep in constant contact with you and send daily updates with pictures/videos of your furry friend.

For visits/drop-ins for pets, we do a log in visit via the PetPocketbook website that updates on our walks/playtime, their "business", and refilled water and treats.

Yes, an additional fee of $5 per pet after 2 pets.

Yes, we do charge a fee of $5 for pick up and drop off of key.

Yes, all overnight services include:

• Feedings
• Walking/playtime
• Medication administration (if necessary)
• Watering plants as needed
• Bring in mail/packages
• Light cleaning (vacuuming, wipe down counters/high touch surfaces, dishes, etc)
• Extra cuddles/extra treats!

We take the following payments:

• Credit/Debit Cards via PetPocketbook (5% service fee charged automatically)

Payments will be automatically charged for services completed for the previous week (Monday- Sunday schedule).

Yes, we do kindly ask that you put all requests into PetPocketbook (with the exception of overnight services). This way requests do not get lost and overbooking/cancellations do not occur.

Yes, we are bonded & insured through Travelers Insurance.

A 50% deposit is required upon booking overnight services. 

Full payments are required before (payment by Venmo or PayPal) or the day of (cash or check). 

Auto-pay will be implemented if paying by credit/debit card on the PetPocketbook site. 

50% of your deposit will be returned if canceled within 14 days, and 25% of your deposit will be returned if canceled within 7 days.

$35 will be charged for all returned checks.

During the “Meet and Greet” time, we will need to be shown all the areas of food/water, treats, litter box(es), medications, leashes, harnesses, etc. so that we know where to find them all. We highly recommend that clients leave a detailed note of any important information (bathroom break times, food choices, allergies, medications, etc), as well as, leaving out the amount of food, extra litter, dog bags, and any medical equipment (syringes, Pill Pockets, sharps disposal) needed for the visits on a counter or visible area. All pets must provide proof of rabies vaccinations.

Your sitter stays overnight in your home and returns for scheduled morning, afternoon, and evening care. During the day, sitters may leave to care for other pets or attend to personal needs. Pets may be left alone for reasonable periods between visits, as part of a normal household routine. If your pet requires more frequent supervision, please let us know so we can discuss specialized care options. Pet sitting typically includes feeding, walks or litter care, playtime, companionship, medication administration (if applicable), and light home care such as bringing in mail or adjusting lights. If your pet requires near-constant or 24-hour supervision due to medical, behavioral, or age-related needs, this must be discussed and approved in advance, and additional fees will apply.

Please plan to provide the leash, collar, and/or harness you would prefer to use while your dog is out for a walk. An ID tag for your pet with the pet's name, phone number, and address is strongly recommended. It is also helpful to leave a towel out for rainy days. All pets must be up to date on rabies & distemper vaccinations in order to be taken into public areas. It is strongly recommended that your pet is given regular heartworm preventatives along with flea & tick preventatives. It's Catnip Wishes & Cookie Dreams is not responsible for any illnesses or injuries incurred on walks in the absence of gross negligence. Keeping your dogs happy, healthy & safe is our priority!

If there is ever an emergency, the client will be contacted immediately so that It's Catnip Wishes & Cookie Dreams can take the appropriate actions necessary to ensure the safety and health of your pet. As stated in the consent form, if for any reason the client and their emergency contacts cannot be reached in a timely manner, Catnip Wishes & Cookie Dreams reserves the right to transport your pet to their veterinarian or to an emergency room (Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital, Bulger Animal Hospital or Angell Memorial Hospital) to seek veterinary care. It's Catnip Wishes & Cookie Dreams will follow the advice of medical professionals to make decisions for your pet that would result in the best possible outcome for their health and well-being.

There are a few cases where dog walking is considered unsafe for your pets and for their pet care provider. There may be situations where the roads are deemed unsafe to travel and/or where there is limited walking space for pedestrians. In weather conditions where the temperature is below freezing, or when the roads are unsafe for pedestrians, Catnip Wishes & Cookie Dreams reserves the right to offer a bathroom break to the pet, and then indoor playtime for the scheduled visit at the agreed-upon fee. I do not want any of the pets under my care to suffer from frostbite or to be subject to dangerous traffic, and I thank you for your understanding.

• Cold Weather
  If you are on vacation during a snowstorm with over 3 inches of snow, please plan to have a person designated to plow your driveway so there is access to the home. Please also designate a neighbor who would be willing to come to visit the home if a driving ban is issued and Catnip Wishes & Cookie Dreams is unable to safely travel to your home. I will plan to make all arrangements needed with neighbors and your emergency contact personnel to ensure that your pet is cared for if I am unable to be there for any reason. If inclement weather is known in advance, I will make sure your cat has enough food/water and a clean litter box in the event I wouldn't be able to make the evening/next morning’s visit.
• Hot Weather
  In temperatures over 80 degrees Fahrenheit, a close eye will be kept on your pet during walks to make sure they are not overheating and their access to the hot pavement will also be limited. During the hot weather days, I will do early morning walks and sunset walks to ensure that your pet gets in their needed walks and also stays cool and safe. During midday and afternoon times, walks will be limited to short breaks to ensure safety for your pet.

If you have a cat or other pet that is allowed outdoors unsupervised during the day, please know that during the time we are visiting, your pet will be kept inside unless under direct supervision. Since we cannot control outside circumstances (cars, coyotes, etc…), it is in the best interest of your pet to be kept indoors. We want to make sure that when you come home, your pets are happy, healthy, and safe!